Manchester United have parted ways with head coach Ruben Amorim, with former player Darren Fletcher installed as caretaker manager ahead of Wednesday's Premier League fixture against Burnley.
Fletcher's Immediate Challenge and Coaching Shake-Up
The club confirmed Amorim's dismissal on Monday morning, just 14 months after his arrival from Sporting Lisbon. Fletcher, who was previously the Under-18s head coach and a first-team coach under Erik ten Hag, has taken temporary control. He led training on Monday and will prepare the squad for the trip to Turf Moor.
With little time to assemble a backroom team, Fletcher is being supported by Under-21s head coach Travis Binnion and academy coach Alan Wright. In a significant move, the club is also in talks with Jonny Evans about joining the first-team coaching staff. Evans, who only left his role as head of loans and pathway a month ago, could be involved as soon as the Burnley game and is expected to stay until the season's end.
Amorim's Backroom Team Departs, One Key Figure Stays
Amorim's exit has triggered a near-total clear-out of the coaching staff he brought from Portugal. Assistant head coach Carlos Fernandes, first-team coaches Adelio Candido and Emanuel Ferro, goalkeeping coach Jorge Vital, and fitness coach Paulo Barreira have all left Old Trafford.
The sole survivor from the first-team setup is goalkeeping coach Craig Mawson. The 46-year-old, who joined United from Burnley in 2019, will remain in his post, providing crucial continuity.
Search for Season-Long Stability and Fletcher's Press Briefing
While Fletcher is in immediate charge, the club's hierarchy is reportedly considering appointing a more experienced caretaker to steer the team through the remainder of the campaign. Former managers Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Michael Carrick are among the names being discussed.
Fletcher is scheduled to hold his first press conference as caretaker boss at 5pm on Tuesday. United received special Premier League approval to delay the briefing, which typically must be held by 1.30pm the day before a match.
The swift changes mark a turbulent period for the club, which now faces a crucial match against Burnley under new, temporary leadership.
